Shahnaz Otanian, P.A.-C
NPI 1235211459 · Physician Assistant · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shahnaz Otanian, P.A.-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1235211459).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235211459
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA 15255 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
381 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 136 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 114 | $104 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 30 | $2 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial VisitG0438 | 27 | $105 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 22 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 20 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 102 | 36 |
| Lisinopril | 72 | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 65 | 24 |
| Metformin Hcl | 60 | 18 |
| Valsartan | 59 | 23 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 47 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$337 across 17 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 355 Abbott St Ste 100Salinas, CA 93901-4484Phone: (831) 751-7070
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-19
- Last updated
- 2025-01-17
- Certified
- 2025-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shahnaz Otanian's NPI number?
- Shahnaz Otanian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235211459, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shahnaz Otanian's specialty?
- Shahnaz Otanian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Shahnaz Otanian located?
- Shahnaz Otanian's practice location on file with NPPES is 1328 Natividad Rd, Salinas, CA 93906-3101.
- What is Shahnaz Otanian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shahnaz Otanian is (831) 757-8081.
- Does Shahnaz Otanian accept Medicare?
- Shahnaz Otanian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shahnaz Otanian's NPI active?
- Yes — Shahnaz Otanian's NPI (1235211459) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.